Hoarding cleanup
Hoarding situations are rarely just about clutter. A respectful, experienced team can make a home safe again without making things harder for the person who lives there.
Why hoarding cleanup is different from junk removal
Hoarded homes often contain hazards that a typical junk hauler isn't equipped for: animal waste, rodent droppings, spoiled food, mold, sharps, and blocked exits. Specialized hoarding cleanup combines sorting and removal with biohazard cleaning, disinfection and odor treatment.
How a good provider approaches it
- Involves the resident whenever possible, agreeing in advance on what will be kept, donated or discarded
- Searches carefully for important items: documents, cash, medications, keepsakes
- Works room by room, starting with exits, the kitchen and the bathroom to restore safety
- Cleans and sanitizes once items are removed, treating odors and any biohazards
- Coordinates with family, landlords, code enforcement or social workers when needed
When an older or dependent adult is involved
If an older adult or dependent adult may be at risk of self-neglect, Los Angeles County Adult Protective Services can be contacted for an assessment. Mental health support matters too. Hoarding disorder is a recognized condition, and clearing a home without support often leads to the problem returning.
Common situations we receive calls about
- Families clearing a parent's home after a hospitalization or death
- Landlords facing a unit that must be restored after a tenancy ends
- Residents who want help and don't know where to start
Related services
Crime scene cleanup
Cleanup after violent crimes, once law enforcement has released the scene.
Unattended death cleanup
Decomposition cleanup and odor removal after a death that went undiscovered.
Suicide & trauma cleanup
Discreet, compassionate cleanup after a suicide, accident or injury.
Areas
Van Nuys
Homes, apartments and businesses across the central Valley.
North Hollywood
NoHo Arts District, apartments and neighborhoods in the east Valley.
Burbank
Residential neighborhoods and studios in the City of Burbank.
Northridge
Neighborhoods around CSUN and the north-central Valley.
Sherman Oaks
Hillside homes, condos and Ventura Blvd businesses.
Canoga Park
West Valley homes, apartments and industrial areas.